Category Archives: DLWP
Up on the roof
What’s happening on the roof of the De La Warr Pavilion? There seems to be a BMX / skateboarding ramp up there.
Up on the roof
The roof of the Pavilion can be an entertaining space.
On closer inspection it’s a nice little facility.
Is the DLWP adding street sports to its mission? Kind of. It looks like it’s going to part of the new Shaun Gladwell exhibition opening on February 2nd. I’m looking forward to it.
Eddie Izzard at the De La Warr Pavilion
A couple of weeks ago we went to watch Eddie Izzard, patron saint of Bexhill, perform on the roof of the DLWP. The whole show was done beneath ‘the bus’ which Mr I sponsored.
The whole gig was in French. I don’t speak French. It was still good. I was very proud of recognising the word ‘Blaireau’ – all those years of following cycling weren’t wasted then.
Some snaps below. Eddie doesn’t feature much as he didn’t go on stage until after dark. He was there the whole time chatting to people but I was too shy to ask for a picture.
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- The support band
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- Eddie’s bus
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- Pat – it’s going to get chilly when the sun goes down
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- Always a good view at sunset
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- The collonade lights up as the sun goes down
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- The lights begin to work
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- They’ve only gone and lit up the bus
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- That’s him! That’s Eddie Izzard! Honest.
You wait ages for a bus…
We went for a walk into Bexhill this evening. There are strange goings on at the De La Warr Pavilion.
Hang On A Minute Lads, I’ve Got A Great Idea… by Richard Wilson
There seems to be a bus peeping over the top of the building.
We’ve been looking forward to this coming since it was announced earlier in the year. Kudos to artist Richard Wilson, the Pavilion’s team and principal sponsor Eddie Izzard.
They’re just finishing the installation. It ‘opens’ on the 7th July
Precarious
It’s already attracting interest
The Olympic Torch is due in town on the 17th July
Some things don’t change though
We almost know a song about this
More Bexhill pictures
It's been a bit windy the last few days
It's often a lot calmer
Still even
There are always places to shelter
...places to visit (De La Warr Pavilion)
The pavilion is stylish inside
Or you could hire your own place on West Parade
You're even allowed a coloured door on the East Parade
There are flats for sale on East Parade
A sunny gate
West Parade is quieter
There are a lot of turnstones around at the moment
Bexhill – Some sea front cafes
The Sovereign Light Cafe
The Sovereign Light Cafe sung about by Keane (originally from Battle). The cafe is named after the Royal Sovereign Light lighthouse – formerly a light ship – visible a few miles off the coast.
West Parade kiosk
The kiosk is a useful stop if you get peckish between the Sovereign Light and the De La Warr Pavilion. It also sells reasonable priced imitation Crocs.
De La Warr Pavilion
The Pavilion is isolated from the sea front by perpetual building work, but it has great sea views beyond the scaffolding and security fencing.
The Collonade
The updated Collonade will contain a restaurant or cafe when it’s finished.
The Old Bathing Station
The Old Bathing Station is a great place to stop for a coffee as the sun sets. It’s open late during the summer.
Cafe on the Beach, Glyne Gap
The Cafe on the Beach is an extended walk from Bexhill – over Galley Hill and down the other side.
The other approach to The Cafe on the Beach
Eddie Izzard
We had a lovely walk along the seashore yesterday evening. As we walked past the De La Warr Pavilion Eddie Izzard was starting a surprise (to us) gig on the roof. That’s not something you see every day. He’s sold out now so bang goes that birthday treat!
The DLWP has some cracking shows.
Lance Woodman 